My Favorite Things:
- Color: Green
- Food: Pasta
- Movie: Encanto
- Superhero: Groot
- Princess: Moana
Dr. Marissa Spica was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science from Grand Valley State University. Her educational pursuits brought her to the outskirts of Chicago where she received her dental degree. Dr. Spica graduated from Midwestern University summa cum laude and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honors fraternity. Upon graduation, Midwestern University honored her with the Excellence in Patient Care Award, an award given to those that go above and beyond to ensure their patients have a positive dental experience.
After dental school, Dr. Spica ventured to New York City for her post-graduate training. She attended New York University where she received her certificate in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.
Dr. Spica is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists and is board eligible through the American Board of Orthodontics.
Dr. Spica is a first-generation college graduate, dental graduate, and specialist! She is passionate about creating beautiful and functional smiles. Most importantly, she loves building relationships with her patients and their families and wants her patients to feel their absolute best!
When she is out of the office, Dr. Spica is usually spending time with her loved ones, exploring the city, or trying new restaurants and coffee shops. She also enjoys reading, camping, baking, and traveling.